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     • Scarlet fever (or 'scarlatina') is an notifiable infectious disease caused by toxin-producing strains of the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS).
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   Is scarlet fever a notifiable disease?

   • We are writing to inform you of a national increase in notifications of scarlet fever to the UK Health Security Agency, above seasonally expected levels. Scarlet fever is a notifiable disease, and we would like to take this opportunity to remind practitioners of the signs and symptoms and the actions to be taken if you see a case.

   Management of scarlet fever outbreaks in schools - GOV.UK

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   What is scarlet fever?

   • Scarlet fever is a notifiable infectious disease caused by toxin-producing strains of the group A streptococcus bacterium (Streptococcus pyogenes).

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   What if a scarlet fever report is not from a health professional?

   • For scarlet fever reports (not from a health professional), HPTs are asked to advise that the case should be clinically assessed by a health professional in order to establish a diagnosis, treat and notify HPT as appropriate.

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   What causes scarlet fever?

   • Scarlet fever is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococci (GAS) bacteria. Occasionally these bacteria can cause severe and life-threatening diseases. Scarlet fever is a notifiable disease in England and Wales. This means health professionals must inform local health protection teams of suspected cases.

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   How do I report scarlet fever?

   • Notify the local health protection team promptly within 3 days by completing a notification form if a diagnosis of scarlet fever is suspected. See the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance Notifiable diseases and causative organisms: how to report for more information. Advise the person or family/carers about appropriate self-care measures.

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   How do you know if you have scarlet fever?

   • Scarlet fever is a notifiable disease in England and Wales. This means health professionals must inform local health protection teams of suspected cases. In many cases, doctors can diagnose scarlet fever from the symptoms alone. If you need confirmation, send a throat swab for bacterial culture to the local microbiology laboratory.

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3. www.gov.uk › guidance › notifiable-diseases-and-howNotifiable diseases and how to report them - GOV.UK

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   Sep 12, 2024 · Notifiable diseases are certain infections that may present a risk to human health. Check the list of notifiable diseases. How to report a suspected notifiable disease. If the case is an urgent...

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   The symptoms, diagnosis, management and epidemiology of scarlet fever (scarlatina).

   Scarlet fever occurs most often in the winter and spring. Symptoms include a rash, a sore throat, flushed cheeks and swollen tongue.

   Scarlet fever is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococci (GAS) bacteria. Occasionally these bacteria can cause severe and life-threatening diseases.

   Scarlet fever is a notifiable disease in England and Wales. This means health professionals must inform local health protection teams of suspected cases.

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   In many cases, doctors can diagnose scarlet fever from the symptoms alone. If you need confirmation, send a throat swab for bacterial culture to the local microbiology laboratory. In certain cases, serology may also be of value.

   •Scarlet fever: managing outbreaks in schools and nurseries

   •Scarlet fever: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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   Sep 12, 2024 · Use this service to: report a suspected case of a notifiable disease. report any other suspected infectious disease that may present a significant risk to human health. continue or manage...

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7. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › scarlet-feverScarlet fever | Health topics A to Z | CKS - NICE

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   Scarlet fever (or 'scarlatina') is an notifiable infectious disease caused by toxin-producing strains of the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS). The incubation period is usually 2–3 days.

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   Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that mostly affects young children. It's easily treated with antibiotics. Check if you have scarlet fever. The first signs of scarlet fever can be flu-like symptoms, including a high temperature, a sore throat and swollen neck glands (a large lump on the side of your neck). A rash appears 12 to 48 hours ...

9. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › scarlet-feverScenario: Management of scarlet fever - CKS | NICE

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   See the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance Notifiable diseases and causative organisms: how to report for more information. Advise the person or family/carers about appropriate self-care measures. Advise on sources of information and support, such as: The UKHSA patient leaflet Scarlet fever. The NHS patient leaflet Scarlet fever.

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    Summary of main changes to the guidelines. January 2023: Updated antibiotic prescribing table, references to close contacts of scarlet fever with symptoms of possible group A Streptococcus...